A MESSAGE FROM THE SHERIFF
Serving every resident with integrity and pride.
On behalf of the dedicated men and women of the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, welcome. Our mission is to protect the lives and property of every resident through professional, compassionate, and proactive law enforcement.
Whether you need to file a report, request a vacation check, or learn more about our bureaus and community programs, this office is here to serve you. Thank you for the trust you place in us each and every day.
WHO WE ARE
Specialized units, one mission.
From patrol and dispatch to K9 and S.W.A.T., our deputies bring specialized training to every corner of Fairfield County.
PROGRAM
K9 Unit
Detection, tracking, and apprehension partners serving alongside our deputies.
MEET THE TEAMS →
SPECIAL TEAMS
S.W.A.T.
Highly trained tactical operators ready to respond to high-risk situations.
EXPLORE S.W.A.T. →
BUREAU
Communications
Our 24/7 dispatchers are the calm first voice in every emergency.
EXPLORE 911 →
BUREAU
Community Response
Building trust through outreach, events, and neighborhood engagement.
EXPLORE COMMUNITY →
EXPLORE THE OFFICE
Our bureaus & divisions
Patrol BureauRoad patrol & first response
Jail BureauCorrections & custody
Investigation BureauDetectives & case work
Communications Bureau911 dispatch, 24/7
Community Response UnitOutreach & engagement
Civil & Fiscal UnitCivil process & finance
Major CrimesSerious & violent crime
S.W.A.T.Tactical operations
IN THE COMMUNITY
Latest from the office
JULY 4TH · HONOR GUARD
Celebrating freedom across Fairfield County
Deputies marched in the Lancaster and Pickerington parades, celebrating America's 250th anniversary with our communities.
MARINE PATROL
Buckeye Lake Blast 2026
Traffic deputies, the Drone Team, and Marine Patrol kept thousands safe for the Independence Day fireworks.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Story time with Little Tigers Preschool
Deputies read "Real Superheroes," shared teddy bears, and showed the kids our patrol cruisers.
